Every year right around this time, most people start to get excited for the holidays. At this point, stores are pushing holiday deals and decorations, desperately trying to get you thinking and shopping for the holidays. I prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving to really get into all the holiday fun, but that’s just me.

However, it’s not just stores that are getting into the holiday spirit; malls are too. Many malls have their holiday decorations up to help customers get in a “holly jolly” good mood. In some locations, Santa will often visit to take pictures with kids, families, and even pets. This past Sunday, The Grove in Los Angeles put on one heck of a holiday kick-off party.

This year was the 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular. Hollywood always likes to make a big scene, and this event was no exception to that. The tree lighting . . .